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Xmas presents

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Dec 26, 2003.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Seeing that this will be a slow day for news (in fact this was declared a long weekend where I live), I thought you may want to spend sometime in the forum and tell us about any computer or tech related presents you got this Christmas... in my case, I got myself a few components for upgrading my machine (all from Newegg BTW): a new 865PE motherboard, 1 gig worth of PC3200 RAM, an Enlight 420w PSU, a couple of SATA HDs (10k RPM Raptor, anyone?) and a better cooling solution for my old but still speedy 2.53GHz P4 which I will keep for a few months still... So, what about you folks?
    Julio Franco, Dec 26, 2003
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  2. Strakian Newcomer, in training

    Radeon 9600 pro 128 MB, USB pen/key drive for my keychain, and games to use on the new card!
    Strakian, Dec 26, 2003
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  3. Gabin Newcomer, in training

    3.2GHz P4 Extreme (may change)
    1gig of corsair XMS RAM
    ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
    Asus P4P-800 Deluxe
    2 SATA Drives (undecided on type)

    Don't plan on upgrading till late January sometime, so as they say, my specs will probably change.

    I am currently running a P3 500MHz with a screaming radeon 7500 :/

    EDIT: Forgot, I did get a TDK DVD burner
    Gabin, Dec 26, 2003
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  4. novicegamer Newcomer, in training

    The raptors are sweet,Ive had them for 6 months now
    novicegamer, Dec 26, 2003
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  5. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    I got a nice new Phillips DVD Player
    got my son a gamecube(really for all of us) and a bunch of games.
    StormBringer, Dec 26, 2003
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  6. cpharrboy Newcomer, in training

    Boy did I get everything I wished for. This was definately one of the much better Christmas' I can remember. No one was drunk and trying to choke anyone, family came to visit and we got to give a whole lot to our family this year.

    I guess these are all tech related. These were the packaged gifts I got :D

    Black & Decker 7 piece 18volt Power Tool set
    Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1s (I got these a week early)
    Canon EOS Digital Rebel with 18-55mm bundle
    JBL Simply Cinema 135 Home Theater 5.1 speaker pack

    I really got spoiled this year!
    cpharrboy, Dec 26, 2003
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  7. Masque TechSpot Chancellor

    Nothing tech-related received :( , but gave a 256MB Sony Micro Vault USB flash drive :D . The recipient was VERY happy. Planning on upgrading my sys soon and could really use a new vid card. Hey admins, you listening? ;)
    Masque, Dec 26, 2003
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  8. tripleione Newcomer, in training

    I got clothes. :( :( :(
    tripleione, Dec 26, 2003
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  9. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    I got my whole upgrade plus a little something I might buy with what's left over :)
    Vehementi, Dec 26, 2003
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  10. khosw Newcomer, in training

    I got a Sony DRU510A Dvd Burner and also i'm planning on buying a new monitor 19 or 20 inch viewable crt. Not sure what to get, any recommendations? sub $350.
    khosw, Dec 26, 2003
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  11. khosw Newcomer, in training

    Also what brand at <350 (NEC, SONY, Viewsonic, Mitsubishi)
    thanks for help coz
    khosw, Dec 26, 2003
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  12. TS | Thomas Newcomer, in training

    Nope, nothing PC related here either; several DVDs (Goldeneye, Goldfinger, Equilbrium, X-Men 2 & Hulk) & the Hitchhikers guide to the Universe book.
    TS | Thomas, Dec 26, 2003
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  13. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    Thats a really good book :grinthumb
    StormBringer, Dec 26, 2003
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  14. ---agissi--- TechSpot Paladin

    Nothing PC related, however I did get money....



    however thats going to pay off my dirt bike :(
    ---agissi---, Dec 26, 2003
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  15. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Well I got my wife an MP3 player, and decided to get myself a new camera. I have purchased the new Minolta Dimage Z1. That thing is a beast, I can't wait to get it and start using it. Other than that just the same old stuff (clothes, socks, puzzles, tools, etc.)
    poertner_1274, Dec 26, 2003
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  16. jstillion Newcomer, in training

    Gave my beloveded a Dell Digital Jukebox 20 GB Mp3 player (with 3 year extended + addtional warrnty to cover dropping, spills, etc.)
    jstillion, Dec 26, 2003
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  17. Supra Newcomer, in training

    I got a Logitech Momo Racing force feedback wheel and pedals:grinthumb and a labtec headset for talking in online games.
    Supra, Dec 26, 2003
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  18. agrav8r Newcomer, in training

    I did the same thing for mysel...er... my daughters. They loved it.Mokey ball is turning out to be one of my favorites.
    agrav8r, Dec 26, 2003
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  19. agrav8r Newcomer, in training

    Was it the complete jumbo book (Hitchhikers, Resturant,So long.. Ect) or merely theone book? If it was all four (the trilogy?) you are in for a good time. If not you may want to pick them up and also Dirk gently's holistic detective agency and the long dark tea time of the soul. Same author. All very good reads.
    agrav8r, Dec 26, 2003
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  20. Shnig TechSpot Enthusiast

    I got me a Creative zen extra mp3 player! its sweet!
    Shnig, Dec 27, 2003
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